I got a leaflet at my antenatal class but search for videos on YouTube. It has been proven by studies to reduce tearing in first time mums if done at least every other day for 5 mins. Makes no difference to subsequent babies. I use almond oil, but olive oil is fine. Make sure your hands are clean and that you're massaging inside your vagina, not the skin outside. X

Hi it’s recommended to start around 34 weeks. I’m 34+5 and I tried to start on my own yesterday. It was very difficult to get in the right position where I could see my bits and reach with my thumb to do it. I think it’s best done by a partner unless your bump is not as big. Here are links that explain how to do it www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/perineal-m...www.babycentre.co.uk/x1955/what-is-...

35 weeks pregnant

Your baby now weighs about 2.4kg and measures around 46cm from head to toe. Soon, as the wall of your uterus (womb) and your belly stretch thinner and let in more light, your baby will begin to develop daily activity cycles. Read More

36 weeks pregnant

Your baby is still gaining weight – about 28g a day. She weighs nearly 2.7kg and is about 47cm long from head to toe. You may begin to feel an increased pressure in your lower belly and notice that your baby is gradually dropping. Read More

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